Member for North Bougainville, Francesca Semoso is the first woman in the history of Papua New Guinea to preside over the House of Parliament as Assistant Speaker in today’s Parliament Sitting. As Papua New Guinea prepares to celebrate 50 years of independence this is a sight that will go down in the history books of the country. Given the speaker or Assistant Speaker presides over the Parliament House’s debates, determining which members may speak and which amendments are selected for consideration. This is something that must be commended as the Government makes this bold decision to give this opportunity to…
Author: Maxine KAMUS
THE Passage of the National Petroleum Authority Bill marks the beginning of a new era for PNG’s Petroleum Industry. PNG National Parliament on Wednesday has passed the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) Bill, a landmark legislative reform that will transform the government and management of the country’s petroleum sector. Minister for Petroleum Jimmy Maladina has welcomed the passage of the Bill said this is a historic moment for Papua New Guinea’s petroleum industry. Mr. Maladina said the passage of the NPA Bill marks a new dawn, one that will bring greater efficiency, transparency and accountability to the sector. “This reform is…
National Petroleum Authority Bill 2025 will transform the Department of Petroleum into an Authority with a Board, a Managing director to manage the Petroleum, Gas and Hydrocarbon industry of this country. Provincial Member for Southern Highlands William Powi expressed during Parliament yesterday when Petroleum Minister presented the Petroleum Bill on the floor of Parliament. Mr. Powi commended the Minister for Petroleum and the Government for introducing the Bill and stated that the Bill is timely, and they need to be compatible with the industry. “We cannot have a government department competing well advanced people with Technology and the know-how, so…
The PNG Chamber of Resources & Energy (PNG CORE), in collaboration with the Mineral Resources Authority (MRA), participated in the 2025 Prospectors & Developers’ Association of Canada (PDAC) convention, held in Toronto, Canada, from March 2-5. PDAC is the world’s largest mining conference, attracting over 27,000 delegates and featuring more than 1,100 exhibition booths. PNG CORE stated that the combined booth of MRA and PNG CORE was supported by expert geologists and industry executives who spent three and a half intense days engaging with the international investment community. They addressed concerns and attracted significant investment interest to Papua New Guinea.…
Member for Hiri-Koiari Keith Iduhu attended and proudly supported the second-ever graduation ceremony of students from the Mount Koiari Flexible Open Distance Education (FODE) Centre in Manari. He commended the resilience and determination of the students who overcame the extreme remoteness and challenging terrain of the Kokoda Track to complete their secondary education. Speaking at the event, Mr. Iduhu congratulated the graduating students and acknowledged the significance of FODE in providing life-changing education opportunities to remote communities. “This is a moment of great pride for all of us. These students have faced incredible challenges to complete their studies, and their…
SP Brewery joined hands with the global community in celebrating International Women’s Day on Friday 7th March. SP Brewery stated that International Women’s Day (March 8th) is an opportunity to reflect on the status of women’s rights worldwide and the path towards gender balance, all while celebrating diverse women role models and their achievements. “This year’s theme, ‘AccelerateAction’, is embedded in our core value—Care for People. When people feel valued, included, and empowered, they perform at their best, driving innovation, growth, and lasting success. This is why we believe the combination of performance, inclusion, and diversity are key to our…
Prime Minister James Marape gave assurance that his government is keen on delivering the Local Level Government (LLG) Elections and By-Elections in the respective Provinces in 2025. After a meeting with Electoral Commissioner Simon Sinai, Minister for Provincial and Local Level Government Affairs Soroi Eoe, Treasurer Ian Ling-Stuckey, Department of Finance Secretary Samuel Penias and Secretary for National Planning Koney Samuel, PM Marape said the respective revised Elections schedules will be announced soon. “The Electoral Commission, Department of Provincial and Local Level Government Affairs and relevant authorities will be given the financial and other necessary support that they need to…
The Minister for Petroleum Jimmy Maladina presented the Oil and Gas Act Amendment Bill to Parliament today. Minister Maladina thanked the Assistant Speaker of Parliament for allowing him to present the Oil and Gas Act Amendment Bill 2025 to the House, stating that the Bill is consequential to the National Petroleum Authority Bill, aligning the legislations in meaning and function. “Mr. Speaker this consequential amendment Bill defines the National Petroleum Authority in the Oil and Gas Act 1998. Once enacted, the National Petroleum Authority will replace and supersede the Department of Petroleum and Energy as the administrator of the Oil…
In a New Ireland cultural ritual the New Ireland Provincial Government, LLG Presidents, few New Ireland Chiefs (Maimais) and the Chan family performed a cultural wash down of the footprints of the Late Sir Julius Chan at the National Parliament after the first Parliament sitting for 2025. The first Parliament sitting was dedicated to the Late Sir Julius Chan where tributes were given by members of Parliament. Before the Cultural Ritual, New Ireland Acting Governor Sammy Missen led the New Ireland provincial government delegation and the Chan family into the late Sir Julius Chan’s National Parliament Office. Mr. Missen stated…
Papua New Guinea artists Saii Kay, Mereani Masani, Jarahn, Kali-D, and J Liko have departed yesterday on Air Niugini’s flight to Honiara, Solomon Islands, to perform at the highly anticipated inaugural Aelan Riddim Music Festival this weekend. The airline stated that as a proud support partner of the festival, Air Niugini aims to highlight the vibrant music scene of Papua New Guinea and celebrate the rich Melanesian artistic culture. “The flight PX84 was under the command of Captain Claude Ario and First Officer Jonathan Mandie, accompanied by the dedicated crew members Giam Aisi and Luke Brooks. Air Niugini offers up…